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Biography of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet 1608-1644

Paternal Family Tree: Carew

1640 Long Parliament

1644 Execution of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet

On 30th August 1608 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet was born to Richard Carew 1st Baronet (age 28) and Bridget Chudleigh (age 24) at Antony, Cornwall. He was baptised on 4th September 1608 at St James' Church, Antony [Map].

Before 1612 [his father] Richard Carew 1st Baronet (age 31) and [his mother] Bridget Chudleigh (age 27) were married.

After 1612 [his father] Richard Carew 1st Baronet (age 32) and [his step-mother] Grace Rolle Lady Rolle (age 19) were married.

On 13th April 1612 [his mother] Bridget Chudleigh (age 28) died.

In December 1631 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 23) and Jane Rolle Lady Carew were married at St Petroc's Church, Petrockstowe [Map]. She being his step-aunt, sister of his step-mother Grace Rolle Lady Rolle (age 38).

On 6th November 1635 [his son] John Carew 3rd Baronet was born to Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 27) and [his wife] Jane Rolle Lady Carew.

Long Parliament

In November 1640 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Cornwall during the Long Parliament.

In March 1643 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 34) was appointed Commander of St Nicholas' Island.

On 14th March 1643 [his father] Richard Carew 1st Baronet (age 63) died. His son Alexander (age 34) succeeded 2nd Baronet Carew of Antony in Cornwall. [his wife] Jane Rolle Lady Carew by marriage Lady Carew of Antony in Cornwall.

In August 1643 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 34) was arrested, after attempting to switch sides and handing over St Nicholas' Island to the Royalists; he was taken to London.

On 5th December 1643 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 35) was imprisoned at Tower of London [Map].

Execution of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet

On 19th November 1644 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 36) was tried for treason, for attempting to betray the Parliamentary cause, by court-martial and convicted at Guildhall [Map].

On 23rd December 1644 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet was beheaded at Tower Hill [Map]. He was buried at St Augustine's Church, Hackney. His son [his son] John (age 9) succeeded 3rd Baronet Carew of Antony in Cornwall.

After 1648. Unknown Painter. Portrait of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet.

On 25th April 1679 [his former wife] Jane Rolle Lady Carew died; wife of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet. She was buried at St James' Church, Antony [Map].

Jane Rolle Lady Carew: she was born to Robert Rolle of Heanton. In December 1631 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet and she were married at St Petroc's Church, Petrockstowe [Map]. She being his step-aunt, sister of his step-mother Grace Rolle Lady Rolle. On 14th March 1643 Richard Carew 1st Baronet died. His son Alexander succeeded 2nd Baronet Carew of Antony in Cornwall. She by marriage Lady Carew of Antony in Cornwall.

Royal Ancestors of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet 1608-1644

Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 14 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet 1608-1644

Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Carew 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Carew 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Wymond Carew 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Carew 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Denny

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Denny

Great x 2 Grandmother: Martha Denny 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Troutbeck 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Troutbeck 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

GrandFather: Richard Carew 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Edgecombe

Great x 3 Grandfather: Piers Edgecombe

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Edgecombe 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John St John 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine St John 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Sybil of Lansgtone Manor

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Edgecombe 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Father: Richard Carew 1st Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Arundell

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Arundell

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Moyle

Great x 2 Grandfather: John "Tilbury Jack" Arundell

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Grenville

Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Grenville

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Arundell

GrandMother: Juliana Arundell

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Coswarth

Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Coswarth

Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

GrandFather: John Chudleigh

Mother: Bridget Chudleigh